If scientists could shrink themselves to microscopic size and take a journey through the human body—like the submarine crew ...

A liver scan describes a specialized imaging test that examines the liver to help identify certain conditions, assess liver function, and monitor treatment progress. The liver is the largest solid ...

The liver, located in the upper right side of the abdomen, is the body’s largest organ and one of the most important. The liver performs hundreds of vital functions, including converting nutrients ...

Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...